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Senegalese Brown Tunic and Pants
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Senegalese Brown Tunic and Pants
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Senegalese Brown Tunic and Pants

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-7-1.1.a-b
Object Type Ensemble
Gifter
Brand
Medium textile, wax, elastic, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Tunic) L 48 1/2 in x W 65 in (165.1 cm x 123.2 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b: Pants) L 45 1/2 in x W 16 3/4 in (42.5 cm x 115.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionLong sleeve brown waxed textile tunic and pants ensemble with a rectangle and diamond geometric pattern throughout. Along the center row of buttons, front breast pocket, and side pockets there are thatched diamonds and arrows of cream and brown embroidery. The pants have a front tie, dark buttons, and an elastic waist.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2013 visit to Senegal.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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